Mental Training Follow-Up, June 11th, 7:00 - 9:00pmCycling BC is proud to build on the success of the last High Performance Clinic, where over 40 participants took part in an evening examining the art of Mental Training. Cycling BC is hosting a follow-up to this session, lead by Sports Psychologist Anne Muscat, Wednesday, June 11th, helping racers to perform at their best come Superweek, Provincial Championships and Nationals.

Since entering the field of sport psychology, Anne Muscat has consulted with numerous provincial, national and international athletes from a wide variety of sport. She holds two Masters Degrees, and is a member of the Canadian Mental Training Registry. Anne has been able to combine her experiences as an international athlete, coach and researcher while giving lectures and conducting workshops/coaching clinics in the area of mental preparation for sport and peak performance.

Sports Nutrition for Peak Performance, June 25th, 7:00pm - 9:00pmJoin Nanci Guest for an evening examining the facts and falicies of sports nutrition. There is a key difference between the nutritional needs of 'fitness enthusiasts' and athletes, learn the differences between these two groups. The evening will include:

Nanci S. Guest is a certified personal trainer & nutritionist, and is completing her Master of Science degree in nutrition. Owner of "Power Play:Nutrition, Fitness, Performance," Nanci has been providing individuals and sports teams with nutritional consulting & personal training service for the past 8 years.

Her specialization is sports nutrition, catering to athletes of all levels. Her clientele include members of the Vancouver Canucks, the Vancouver Giants & the BC Lions, the Canadian National Freestyle Ski Team, Iron Man participants, athletic teams from BC high schools and universities, and a variety of provincial and national team members.

Due to the success of the last Clinic and limited seating, pre-registration is essential.

Registration information$15 - Cycling BC members$20 - Non-MembersRegister 5 or more participants at once and receive 10% off entry.

Blizzard Bike Club Fort St. John, BCReport for May 22ndCourtesy Pat Ferris

Vaughn Hildebrand was faster than a record forty-two other riders to win the Baldonnel Thursday nighttime trial. His time of 24:42 minutes was thirty four seconds faster than second place Robert Martens who had 25:16. Mike Hientzman was third at 25:17. Pat Ferris was 4th at 25:36 and Trevor McDonell 5th at 26:28.

The S & S Turbines Time trials are coming up this weekend. This is the oldest regional cycling event in the Peace. It has been going since 1984.

It is a total time event of a 16 km distance and 40 km distance. Total time wins an age class jersey.

Saturday is stage #1 with a 16 km Baldonnel time trial at 6:30 pm. Sign on at 6. Sunday is a Cecil lake 40 km distance starting at 10:00 am.

Saturday May 24th is the entry deadline for the Tri-Co-op Sprint distance triathlon. Drop entries off at the Co-op. Call 785-3711 for more information.

Monday is Duathlon #2 at the Baldonnel School at 7 pm.

SkyTrain to Allow Bicycles

Commencing June 1st, the SkyTrain (Vancouver's high speed commuter train) will allow passengers to board with a bicycle. This is part of a year long trial , and is the result of much work by commuter advocates.

There is a special press invite for a trial run today, so check your local media for updates.